used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are not so rare, now, I suppose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
commoditynounUS /kəˈmɑːdəti/
articles of commerce
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
lecturedverbUS /ˈlektʃərd/
past form of “lecture” — deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
lecturernounUS /ˈlektʃərər/
a public lecturer at certain universities
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
NevadanounUS /nəˈvɑːdə/
a state in the western United States
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They are not so rare, now, I suppose.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
participate in games or sport
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading They are not so rare, now, I suppose.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They are not so rare, now, I suppose.
stagecoaches
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From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
express a supposition
From this reading They are not so rare, now, I suppose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are not so rare, now, I suppose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
not known
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
precisely as stated
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I took an old personal friend along to play agent for me, and for two or three weeks we roamed through Nevada and California and had a very cheerful time of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had the field all to myself, for public lectures were almost an unknown commodity in the Pacific market.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I launched out as a lecturer, now, with great boldness.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Two days before I lectured in Virginia City, two stagecoaches were robbed within two miles of the town.
